Bleached Wheat Flour And Malted Barley Flour
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What it is
Bleached wheat flour is made from wheat that has been treated with an oxidizing agent to make it whiter and age faster. Malted barley flour is made from barley that has been germinated (malted) and then dried and ground. Both are common ingredients in baked goods and other processed foods.
Why it's used
These flours are used as a base ingredient in many baked goods, pasta, and bread products. They provide structure and texture to foods. Bleaching can also affect the gluten-forming properties of wheat flour.
Health notes
Bleached wheat flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Malted barley flour is also considered safe for consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flour types. While enriched flours provide some B vitamins and iron, the bleaching process can reduce nutrient levels compared to unbleached flour.
Allergen info
Bleached wheat flour is derived from wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It contains gluten.